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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.35, 1,434.65 and 339.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.35, 1,434.65 and 339.98 is: 510.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.35 : 1,434.65 = 339.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.35/1,434.65 = 339.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.35x = 1,434.65 × 339.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.35x = 487,743.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,743.43/956.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.00

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